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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
2
At a Chicago powder plant a Friday morning explosion injures three workers. Rose O'Donnell is critically hurt with severe injuries, Ollie Davis burned, and Ennis Wykoff suffers facial burns and one eye loss. Wykoff aided in rescues despite his wounds and will recover.
Greencastle Indiana July 21 Capt Wilbur F Starr baritone of this city was on Thursday given a position with the Gran Grand opera company of New York He is a DePauw University music graduate and studied in Chicago He captained Company II 159th Indiana volunteers in the Spanish war His later work with a DePauw club caused faculty trouble after a church performance in Brazil featuring the grasshopper song.
The Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners may urge the attorney general to seek a receiver for the Harry Crawford railroad from Anderson to Brazil. Delinquent taxes exceed 25 thousand dollars, though the line paid the first installment this year. Tax returns from ten counties show a drop in total assessed value due to mortgage deductions, with detailed 1898 1899 and mortgage deduction figures for Allen Benton Crawford Hancock etc totaling over 131 million in 1898 and 133 million in 1899 and rising deficit totals.
Detroit observers note that the three cent local fare ended at 4 a.m. Friday and a five cent fare began on city lines. Pack-Everett Detroit Railway tickets remain eight for 25 cents during day hours. The old six-for-25 rate was discontinued and protests rise over lost privileges and new city switches and cut outs under the franchise.
The Board of Public Works adopted resolutions to vacate the first alley southeast of Coyner street from Nowland to Jefferson avenues and the south end of Coyner street from Steele to Bow street. Final action on Southeast ern avenue guttering was overruled and on local sewer work on Tenth street taken. A petition for cement walks on Charles street was filed. Weekly street department payrolls were approved for four gangs with totals listed.
Fragmentary text reports varied items from labor strikes to royal meetings, shipyard notes, a race disturbance in Arkansas, volcanic activity in Hawaii, a Poona plague note and a health product claim. Names and specifics are incomplete or garbled.
Adjutant-general Corbin released a statement on July 2 noting press correspondents sought permission to cable official reports. Otis declined to misrepresent conditions, then allowed sending all facts if public interests were safe. They were sent to Hong Kong after insufficient satisfaction. The dispatches claim harmonious army navy relations and praise cooperation between services.
In police court Friday Samuel Kealing owner of Fountain Square Creamery was cleared as dairymen A G Brown and J E Mann admitted they buy milk and do not know its source. Dr Frank Morrison testified milk adulterated with formaldehyde is undigested and used on animals. A Nickerson and L J Esenhour pleaded not guilty but were found guilty and fined 24 dollars each with cases to go to the supreme court for test of the law.
In New Haven on July 21 Salvatore Di Ciello was arrested for a $60 debt. He boasted in court that with 260 he could buy 120 wives and claimed six wives in Connecticut and one in the old country. Detectives located three wives in Wallingford and were gathering others. He lamented, it's too quiet, too lonely. Send me my wives.
Carlos Garcia of Havana meets with the U S president and officials to push for immediate civil government. He argues the island lacks a fixed policy, deters investment, and lacks work and resources, while the people remain loyal to the United States and disavow revolutionary methods.
Admiral Dewey cabled from Trieste accepting the Washington committee invitation to a reception on the capitol steps. Secretary Long will present the sword voted by Congress and President McKinley has promised to attend the national ceremony.
Old Madrid observed the queen regent's birthday with city decorations. The American legation displayed the stars and stripes for the first time since the war, signaling renewed ties and celebration.
The Columbia and Defender race at Newport was canceled as Defender suffered damage from high winds and retired. Strong gusts forced the abandonment of the contest.
In Chicago the Altgeld faction hosts a large July gathering at the Auditorium where Bryan briefly contemplates speaking but stays away as tension over the 16 to 1 plank grows. Finley and other speakers face interruptions as delegates criticize McKinley era trusts and Harrison linked to Tammany. Ex Gov Stone avoids mentioning silver or Bryan.
A telegraph report from Tarulah Louisiana says six Italians were lynched after a mob captured a shooter in the assault on Dr. Hodges, a prominent physician. The doctor was wounded in the bowels and is not expected to recover. The six victims’ names were not released.
County employees mock investigators saying they will find nothing and that the experts see through the ruse. Republicans comment on the News coverage and tax issues linking Treasurer Schmidt and Auditor Smith to the board of review.
State board of health will require changes in New Ross sanitary conditions after Dr. Murty surveyed alleys, pig sties, stables, and damp cellars. Town shows division on reforms with the postmaster labeled a scandal-monger by an old resident, though Dr. Hurty supports his stance.
Thomas Bothhas aged 14 was riding on bicycle handlebars when he collided with a hay wagon driven by George Carr of Cumberland at Washington Street and Temple Avenue. He sustained an eight inch scalp wound, Dr Bowers dressed it, and he was taken home to N Walcott Street in a serious condition.
Jonas Noel Long surrendered to Sheriff Cox in Vincennes Indiana after being named as one of the men who shot Lou French at Freelandville. He plans to plead self defense and no affidavit has been filed yet. Public sentiment favors Long and French’s brother says he got what he deserved.
The Chicago Times-Herald endorses Gen Leonard Wood for secretary of war while other items note a Venezuelan commission in Paris and a murder case against R B Molineux in New York. A New York bank reports a deficit of 290 585 73 and an inquiry by shareholders is started.
Bishop Ninde and Bishops McCabe and Ninde describe a large crowd at Toronto, estimating about 20,000 visitors. Ninde praises the sincerity and earnestness of the young people, saying most come for religious purposes rather than other motives. The scene shows a mass turnout with a quizzical look and attentive atmosphere.
President McKinley sent cordial good will to the Epworth League convention read at three venues in Tomlinson hall English's opera house and the tent as crowds gathered Henry Wade Rogers of Northwestern University presided at the tent Rev A Carmen of Toronto and Dr Hilary A Gobin of DePauw spoke for the meetings with messages read to attendees.
The Department of Charity Mercy and Devotion held an 11 a m service with Tomlinson Hall in Tallahassee. The Claflin University glee club from Orangeburg performed, encored thrice, while Rev Raesner Kansas City offered sermons on districting and outreach through hospitality and "endless chain" charity.
The Denver delegation seeks the next Epworth league convention amid stilt hunting and promotional posters while California groups advertise their state. Denver backs include church leaders lawyers and orators offering railroad access central location and an altitude closer to heaven than any other U.S. site.
Illness of Secretary of State Hunt's daughter prevents him from presiding Friday night at the Epworth league English opera house meeting where Anglo American relations will be discussed. Bishop McCabe will handle the gavel.
A Canadian delegate sought help at the state house from acommittee member who promised to convert his bill into U S money. The confounded financier waited for further action, with Harry Phillips, the governor's clerk, noted in the scene.
The molders' convention thanked Gov Mo on Friday for his actions regarding paroled convicts and selected Toronto as the next meeting place.
A tank leaguer and two Methodist girls walked along Market Street Friday night. The escort left the girls on the corner and asked Phillips where a soda fountain was. He inquired about prices, then avoided a potential engagement while calculating costs.
Saturday evening a special meeting will be held at an undecided venue to decide action on Griggs' teen question and the Mormonism of Utah Congressman Roberts.
Friday afternoon activities replaced services with an athletic contest and band concert at the fair grounds. Cities bidding for the 1991 convention include Kansas City, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Postmaster Hess reports record sales of postal cards in small lots and a surge in square envelopes, predicting a large attendance.
Gov. Pingree criticized Alger in an authorized interview calling Mel Winley cowardly and rejected diplomacy as statesmanship. He recounted Hay's 1899 request to Hobart to relay resignation acceptance, Hobart's refusal, and Alger's repeated offers to resign before McKinley finally set a Jan 2, 1900 effective date.
Republicans wage urgent precinct committeemen battles in Wards 9 13 14 as Schmidt Young forces mobilize. Antis optimistic despite council decisions on Ward 2 vacancies and disputes over meeting sites in Ward 14 Precinct 10 involving William Smith.
More Young Patriots, Lieut Rowell shipped in 23 soldiers from Terre Haute Thursday night. Dr. R S Porter of the Thirty first regiment accompanies the lieutenant on enlistment journeys and acts as examiner. The biggest batch of the year, 57, were sent to Fort Thomas Thursday.
Police notified of a colored man securing unauthorized subscriptions for burying Mrs. Mosby who died at 208 Missourist Street.
Anthony Ward, a saloon keeper who refused to pay a nominal fine and went to work instead, has been released after his brother paid the fine.
Price list shows No. 2 red 21 cars No. 3 red 26 No. 4 red 1 rejected 6 total 54. Carn No. 3 white 16 No. 3 yellow 7 No. 3 mixed 6 total 0. Wheat weak with No. 2 red i No. 3 red 64 66c July 67c wagon 6ic. Corn weak with multiple white yellow and mixed grades and prices ranging from 24c to 39c. Oats weak No. 2 white 28c No. 3 white 1c No. 2 mixed 25c No. 3 mixed 25c. Hay prices No. 1 timothy 9.00 9.50 No. 2 timothy 8.00 8.50.
R. KR. Shiel & Co. notes good receipts and active market in Indianapolis on July 21, 1899. Chicago prices slid early then recovered as demand remained strong. Mediums and heavies quoted 4.50 to 4.35, lights 4.50 to 4.52. Cattle market stronger.
Classified notices list multiple postings including for rent of three rooms at 1524 Bellefontaine street with light housekeeping, furnished rooms at 4098 Jerady, and two front rooms on 218 West Maryland street with board. Employment ads seek a registered pharmacist clerk at New York and Capitol and factory work making pants shirts and overalls at 12 and 14 North Senate avenues.
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